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Young Republicans At Ohio State Ponder GOP's Future After Donald Trump

After a stinging loss in 2012, College Republicans at Ohio State said their party had to win over minorities and millennials. Those same voters reflect on the direction of the GOP four years later.

Young Republicans At Ohio State Ponder GOP's Future After Donald Trump

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Bill Clinton Campaigns For Hillary At Fayetteville State University

Bill Clinton has been tasked with driving up Democratic turnout for Hillary Clinton's campaign. On Wednesday, he was in North Carolina to campaign at a historically black college.

Bill Clinton Campaigns For Hillary At Fayetteville State University

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LISTEN: Correspondent Don Gonyea's Campaign Homestretch Playlist

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LISTEN: Correspondent Don Gonyea's Campaign Homestretch Playlist

To pass the time on the road, political correspondent Don Gonyea creates playlists curated to the story and state. With the campaign end drawing near, Don has his playlist for the final few weeks.

LISTEN: Correspondent Don Gonyea's Campaign Homestretch Playlist

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Pennsylvania Supporters Stand By Donald Trump After Fiery Debate

After a weekend of explosive revelations about the Republican nominee and a fiery debate between the two candidates, Donald Trump supporters in Pennsylvania say they will still support him.

Pennsylvania Supporters Stand By Donald Trump After Fiery Debate

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In Colo., The Rural-Urban Divide Looks Like 'Core Values' Vs. 'Progress'

Voters in Denver and the eastern plains of Colorado illustrate the divide between voters in urban and rural areas, along social, economic and educational lines.

In Colo., The Rural-Urban Divide Looks Like 'Core Values' Vs. 'Progress'

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First-Time Voters In Iowa Process Unusual Presidential Election

For many voters, 2016 seems like an unusual election compared to what they've seen in past years. For the youngest voters this year, it's the only one they've participated in.

First-Time Voters In Iowa Process Unusual Presidential Election

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Florida Isn't Just Your Grandma's Battleground State Anymore

Zach Lombardo, 26 is an attorney in Tampa, FL. This election, he's voting for Libertarian Gary Johnson. He's not surprised by Trump's use of media in this election noting, "It's like what 24 hour news coverage plus one," referring to social media. Meg Kelly/NPR hide caption

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Florida Isn't Just Your Grandma's Battleground State Anymore

Young voters, an increasingly dominant force in Florida, are frustrated that many of the issues they feel so strongly about aren't a major part of the discussion by the major party candidates.

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Republicans Watch As Life-Long GOP Voters Go Elsewhere

North Carolina has become one of the most hotly contested battleground states in presidential elections. One of the reasons is that the state's population is growing and becoming more diverse.

Republicans Watch As Life-Long GOP Voters Go Elsewhere

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Millennial Voters In Florida Watch Election With Amusement, Dread

Voters in Florida share their thoughts on what it's been like to experience the 2016 campaign and the outlook for the nation after Election Day.

Millennial Voters In Florida Watch Election With Amusement, Dread

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As Trump Poll Numbers Slip, He Warns Of A Rigged Election

As Donald Trump's poll numbers slip, he's warning of a rigged elections. We get the latest from the candidate's appearances in swing states.

As Trump Poll Numbers Slip, He Warns Of A Rigged Election

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Trump Continues War Of Words With Muslim Parents Of Fallen Army Captain

Donald Trump is campaigning in the key battleground states of Ohio and Pennsylvania Monday, as his war of words continues with the Muslim parents of a fallen Army captain.

Trump Continues War Of Words With Muslim Parents Of Fallen Army Captain

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A 'Messy, Messy Beginning' At Democrats' Breakfast In Philadelphia

Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz, who is stepping down amid an email scandal, was booed Monday. Is that a hint of what's to come as Bernie Sanders speaks tonight?

A 'Messy, Messy Beginning' At Democrats' Breakfast In Philadelphia

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At Democratic Convention Kickoff Breakfast, Outgoing Chairwoman Booed

It's not a good opening for the Democratic National Convention: At a breakfast hosted by the delegation from Debbie Wasserman Shultz's home state of Florida, she was booed before she started talking.

At Democratic Convention Kickoff Breakfast, Outgoing Chairwoman Booed

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